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R544 CGJ

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,019 mi
Last recorded226,019 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 226,019 miles

Oil leak

chips and scratches to swept area and large crack outside swept area of windscreen

front tyres worn on edges

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Dec 2008 226,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

chips and scratches to swept area and large crack outside swept area of windscreen

front tyres worn on edges

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Nov 2007 215,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Fail 23 Nov 2007 215,274 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 18 Nov 2006 190,581 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 190,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R544 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R544 CGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R544 CGJ registered?

R544 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R544 CGJ safe to buy?

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